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Cyclotricity 1000w cruiser conversion

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Just thought I'd give some feedback on my Cyclotricity 1000w conversion.

 

Obviously not your normal bike here, but my tribute to the various WWII BSA's, Nortons, James etc.

 

Obviously weighs a few pounds but I paired the motor with a 48v 14.5ah (Panasonic 18650 cells) from Jimmy at BGA-Reworking and thus far - it's been amazing.

 

Had a 12 mile run pretty much exclusively on the thumb throttle and she purred along.

 

The only slight frustration is not really knowing what's left in the tank. Wondering if I can use a Cycle Analyst with the Cyclotricity kit. Has anyone done that? I've had a good 20 miles out of the initial charge but charged up before the next run just in case.

 

But as I say, given the weight, there's some fairly hefty strain on the kit I should think but it pulls like a train.

 

Long may it last.

 

Cheers

 

Matt

 

P.S. Next project underway. Panda mid drive to a Marin Pine Mountain MTB with 27.5+ wheels. I started a thread on here about it around a year ago when I was thinking of doing it with a rear hub conversion. But it turned out nobody, anywhere does a 27.5+ wheel with 36 holes in. So mid drive it is. Fairly set on Panda but open to suggestions.

You can use a Cycle Analyst with ANY ebike.

Get the SA (stand alone) version and simply connect the supplied shunt to the wires between battery and controller.

There's also quite a few wattmeters from about £8. Have a look on Ebay.

Don't waste your money on the cheap blue eBay ones as they don't last long.

I have a few GT Power Meters and although not completely accurate,they are close enough and have lasted nearly 3 years now.

I did blow one yesterday after putting 115 volts through it!

My fault entirely.

may be worth relacing a 27.5 motor wheel into a new 27.5+ rim. I reckon you can re-use the same spokes.
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may be worth relacing a 27.5 motor wheel into a new 27.5+ rim. I reckon you can re-use the same spokes.

may be worth relacing a 27.5 motor wheel into a new 27.5+ rim. I reckon you can re-use the same spokes.

The problem is finding a 27.5+ rim with 36 holes in. Every single one in existence has 32 holes.

The problem is finding a 27.5+ rim with 36 holes in. Every single one in existence has 32 holes.

 

yes, you did say in your first post. Apology.

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